Police Blotter

Robbery with Gun: Oct. 31,7:42 p.m., 25th Avenue and Scenic Drive
A man and his wife were "trick or treating" with three children when the suspect approached one of the children, who was wearing a devil mask, and threw him to the ground, ripped off the mask and fled.
The father chased the suspect but lost sight of him. After getting in their vehicle to leave, the man saw the suspect's friends on a street corner and approached them to find out who the suspect was. One of the suspect's teenage friends pulled a gun out from under his trenchcoat and threatened the man.
Fearing for his life, the man left and called the police.
Officers located the suspects, including the original suspect, and detained the youths. The suspect with the gun - which turned out to be a toy gun - was booked. The suspect who stole the mask from the youth was transported to Richmond Station and booked.

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol: Nov. 8, 12:06 a.m., 19th Avenue and Lincoln Way
A motorist followed a suspected drunk driver southbound on Park Presidio Boulevard to 19th Avenue and Lincoln Way, where he stopped the motorist and called police.
When officers arrived, they discovered the 45-year-old suspect had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The suspect failed a field sobriety test and was placed in custody. A breath test was conducted and blood was withdrawn to determine if the man was drunk.
When asked if the suspect had ever been arrested for drunk driving, he said "no," then changed his mind and said "only two times."
A records search revealed that the suspect, whose driver's license was valid, had been arrested six prior times for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Battery: Nov. 8, 5 p.m., Geary Boulevard at 19th Avenue
A man and his wife were driving westbound on Geary Boulevard when they stopped for a pedestrian crossing the street. When the pedestrian got about half way across the intersection, he came back and kicked the victims' car, causing a dent.
When the male driver got out to confront the suspect, the suspect punched him in the mouth and started walking. The victim followed the suspect to an apartment building on Balboa Street, which the suspect entered with a key.
Officers responding to the scene entered the apartment building in an attempt to locate the suspect but to no avail.

Hot Prowl Burglary: Nov. 17, 2:52 a.m., California Academy of Science, Golden Gate Park
A security guard heard a large thump and thought it was a scientist working overtime. When he approached the person, however, the suspect attacked him with an electric saw.
While the two men struggled, a second suspect tried to punch the security guard but was not successful. The guard got away with only a superficial wound on his neck and called for emergency police assistance as the two suspects fled out a front door.
Officers arrived at the scene but were unable to locate the suspects. Crime scene investigators were summoned to process the crime scene.

Robbery with Gun: Nov. 15, 7:50 p.m., 3200 Block of Geary Boulevard
The suspect asked for a store employee's assistance in the purchase of a cellular phone. After choosing one, the suspect approached the cash register with the employee who rang up the purchase.
When the cash register opened, the suspect produced a silver revolver and pointed it at the employee, who backed away from the register as the suspect reached in and grabbed the register's proceeds.
"Don't do nothing. Don't say anything. Wait three to five minutes before you scream," the suspect said.
The suspect fled the store and was seen getting into a silver Mazda, driven by a second suspect. A search for the suspects was unsuccessful.

Warrant Arrest: Nov. 5, 3:08 p.m., Geary Boulevard and 25th Avenue
A motorist called police to report that a man was walking down the middle of Geary Boulevard carrying a large stick and yelling at passing motorists. With the motorist reporting the suspect's whereabouts, officers were able to locate the man, who asked officers not to kill him.
After assuring the man that they were not going to hurt him, the suspect produced his identification card. The officers discovered the suspect had an outstanding warrant and booked him. The suspect was held for psychiatric evaluation.